
ChallengerModel A
Challenger 65C
Crawler
- power
- 285 hp
- displacement
- 638 ci
- Cylinders
- 6
- Forward gears
- 10
Head to head · Crawler

Crawler
Sub-Compact
How they compare
65C is in the 64th percentile; DF-404 is in the 19th · 142 models
65C is in the 70th percentile; DF-404 is in the 22nd · 191 models
65C is in the 50th percentile; DF-404 is in the 33rd · 192 models
65C is in the 50th percentile; DF-404 is in the 41st · 179 models
Full comparison
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Dongfeng DF-404 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Challenger | Dongfeng | — |
| Model | 65C | DF-404 | — |
| Category | Crawler | Sub-Compact | — |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Dongfeng DF-404 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Manufacturer | Caterpillar | Changchai | — |
| Model | 3306 DITA | ZN490BT | — |
| Power Output | 285hp | 39.4hp | ▲ 65C+246 hp · +623% |
| Rated RPM | 2,100RPM | 2,400RPM | ▲ DF-404+300 RPM · +14% |
| Cylinders | 6 | 4 | ▲ 65C+2 · +50% |
| Displacement | 638ci | 155ci | ▲ 65C+483 ci · +312% |
| Bore | 4.8in | 3.5in | ▲ 65C+1.3 in · +37% |
| Stroke | 6in | 3.9in | ▲ 65C+2.1 in · +54% |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Dongfeng DF-404 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Type | Full power shift | Gear, Shuttle | — |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Dongfeng DF-404 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Length | 232in | 136in | ▲ 65C+96 in · +71% |
| Width | 120in | 58.7in | ▲ 65C+61.3 in · +104% |
| Height | 128in | 60.6in | ▲ 65C+67.4 in · +111% |
| Operating Weight | 32,875lb | 2,877lb | ▲ 65C+29,998 lb · +1043% |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Dongfeng DF-404 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| System Type | Closed center | Not recorded | — |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Dongfeng DF-404 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hitch Type | Not recorded | Type I | — |
| Hitch Category | III/IV | Not recorded | — |
| Hitch Position | Rear | Rear | Same |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Dongfeng DF-404 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chassis Type | Not recorded | 4x2 | — |
| Drive Type | Not recorded | 2WD | — |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Dongfeng DF-404 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Starter Type | Electric | Electric | Same |
| Spec | Challenger 65C | Dongfeng DF-404 | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Coolant | 11gal | Not recorded | — |
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